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The next beauty high

When the South African Constitutional Court effectively decriminalized the possession, use and cultivation of cannabis in private dwellings, in September 2018, we found ourselves in “the age of cannabis”.

Along with the relaxation of the law, emerging scientific research into the benefits of the plant has led to various industries incorporating it into their products, and to the increasing use of CBD as a significant beauty and wellness ingredient.

What is CBD?

Cannabidiol, most commonly known as CBD, is a chemical compound found in a cannabis plant. It’s one of its most well-known compounds after THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is the one responsible for producing a high.

Unlike THC, CBD will not get you high. Research suggests that CBD

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